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as in premiere
the first time an actor, musician, athlete, etc., does something in public or for the public
He made his singing debut at a very young age. She is making her television debut in the new sitcom.
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Recent Examples of debut
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
The 2006 film was also adapted into a stage musical, which premiered in Chicago in 2022 and debuted on London’s West End on Sunday.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 June 2025
ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
The 11-part series will premiere July 16 with a three-episode debut, followed by weekly releases leading up to a two-part finale on August 13.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
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Noun
The second-generation Firebird debuted in 1970 as a coupe-only design featuring a fastback profile and a distinctly European flair.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
The 2006 film was also adapted into a stage musical, which premiered in Chicago in 2022 and debuted on London’s West End on Sunday.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
Alongside the debut of AI search in YouTube, Google is expanding its conversational AI tool to more users.
—ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
The 11-part series will premiere July 16 with a three-episode debut, followed by weekly releases leading up to a two-part finale on August 13.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
Noun
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The rapper spoke with Entertainment Tonight at the global premiere of Smurfs and opened up about his desire.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2025
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For Adam Sandler, there is no event formal enough to keep him from wearing basketball shorts: the 2025 Academy Awards, film premieres, and, naturally, the court.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
Verb
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That is not the case for many of the semi-finished products which arrive and are finalized at the major Tata Steel plant in Wales, which sources from its other plants in countries such as India and the Netherlands.—
Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The suspects fled the area before the officers arrived.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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Ten of his 26 Premier League appearances last season were at right-back or left-back.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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The title instantly becomes Jethro Tull’s eighteenth top 10 and twenty-ninth total appearance on the tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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But death, Spike comes to discover, has a life of its own, and his only hope of saving his mother will hinge on the dawning recognition that out of sight doesn’t have to be the same thing as out of mind.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
18 June 2025
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Although heavy rains and strong winds attempted to dampen the vibes on Saturday, May 31, thousands of attendees braved the elements, dawning ponchos and other protective gear to ensure the fun continued.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Refill and reuse is a rising movement: both a return to commonsense practices our grandparents knew — and a path forward toward innovation.—
Rachel Bustamante,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2025
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Today, however, the Yellowhammer State has seen a run of artists mixing Southern rock and country rise from the independent ranks to the mainstream.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Outlook for the region In emerging markets such as those in Southeast Asia where labor costs are low, companies may feel less motivated to boost efficiency through adoption of technology.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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In this emerging landscape, private tech solutions offer proactive protection without waiting for a breach.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Just after the attacks, oil prices spiked to a five-month high on escalating Middle East tensions that some feared would break out into an all-out war and possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for transporting oil around the world.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Anthony is accused of stabbing Metcalf to death at an April 2 track meet in Frisco, where a dispute broke out inside Memorial High School's tent.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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Under the charter, Circle, which issues the USDC stablecoin, will also be able to offer custody services in the future to institutional clients for assets, which could include representations of stocks and bonds on a blockchain network.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The warning was issued at 8:06 a.m. on Monday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 8:07 a.m.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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